Decorative Lamp String with Embedded Spiral Wire and Supporting Strip
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lamp strings have exposed conductive wires that detract from their decorative effect due to their bare and abrupt appearance.
Innovation Solution
A decorative lamp string design that incorporates a supporting strip with a spiral-wound and embedded wire, combined with a lint portion to conceal the wire and enhance lighting reflection, using materials like PVC, PE, or PP cotton for the strip, and a copper wire lamp string with an adjusting device for power connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If bare lamps are wrapped or bound on fixtures with exposed conductive wires, then the lamp string can be assembled and function, but the exposed wires appear abrupt and affect the decorative effect
Solution Approach 1:
The wire is embedded within the supporting strip structure, with the supporting strip wrapping around the wire in a nested configuration. This nesting hides the wire inside the strip's hollow interior, eliminating exposed conductive wires while maintaining structural integrity and decorative appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting strip acts as an intermediary element between the wire and the external environment. It provides a decorative covering that conceals the wire, transforming the abrupt appearance of exposed conductive wires into an aesthetically pleasing wrapped structure.
2Shape
If the wire is embedded in the supporting strip, then the wire is hidden and aesthetic appeal is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting strip is divided into distinct functional segments: a wrapping portion for concealing the wire and a lint portion for decorative lighting effects. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently while simplifying the overall manufacturing process through modular construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting strip serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, conceals the wire for aesthetic purposes, and creates lint portions for decorative lighting effects. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby simplifying the overall device structure.
3Shape
If the wire is wound around the supporting strip in a spiral fashion, then the wire is concealed and decorative effect is enhanced, but the structural stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The wire is wound around the supporting strip in a spiral fashion, creating curved and rounded configurations. This spiral winding provides both aesthetic appeal and structural stability through the geometric properties of helical structures, which naturally distribute mechanical stresses.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting strip is constructed from composite materials (PVC, PE, or PP cotton) that combine flexibility for spiral winding with sufficient structural strength. These composite materials enable the strip to maintain its shape and provide stable support while accommodating the decorative spiral wire configuration.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively hides the wires, improves the aesthetic appeal, enhances the lighting effect through diffuse reflection, and increases the product's stability and versatility in shaping, thereby improving the overall decorative impact.
Implementation Method 1
because there are many lint lines on the surface of the supporting strip, light from the lamp string shines on the supporting strip forming a diffuse reflection
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a decorative lamp string and a method for manufacturing the same. The decorative lamp string includes a wire and a supporting strip. The wire includes a plurality of lamps and a plurality of wire portions. The plurality of lamps are positioned along the wire between the plurality of wire portions. The wire winds around the supporting strip in a spiral fashion. At least one part of the wire is embedded in the supporting strip.